Pride Killed The Band

Many years ago I wanted to write a song entitled Pride Killed The Band. During that time, I was encountered with people wanting to do things their own ways and wanting to seek glory for themselves that it has made it difficult to come together to play. The group that was known by many was then broken up because egos are not in checked.

I did not get to write the song, simply because I was too upset and I didn't bother to write because I had no one to play for anymore. But I did remember much about how it felt and just as it is recently I encountered the same thing. Although having to already remove myself from the center of the chaos, I do feel the pain that came from pride, which dissolved a meaningful group. I see people I care about getting hurt and I feel for them.

All these because of pride and selfishness.

People can place their trust in man, in plans, in motivations, in knowledge, in wisdom, and even in love, but if God is not the forefront of their pursuit... they should expect crumbling foundations. Believers can be so blinded by values and common sense that it completely takes away their consideration of God in what they do. They automatically make decisions on what plans are rational but does very little to nothing about seeking God in surrender.

So when a house divides and fall, and they have never truly placed their trust in God first, they are not to be surprised by the circumstances that they face. And if they continue to proceed with life just as they did before, they are to expect another harsh ride of disappointments.

We protect ourselves and our comforts so much to the point that we are unaware how much damage it has caused on other people around us.

Pride can kill the church...